Undoubtedly, Ye Chen secured the first place in the new student test. The second and third places went to Feng Yun and Liu Qianqian, respectively. Ye Chen earned the opportunity to freely choose a martial technique.
Accompanied by a teacher, Ye Chen headed to the Martial Arts Pavilion. Although the selection was open, the choices were limited to Yellow-tier martial techniques.
"Clear Breeze Palm, Earth-Shattering Fist, Shadow of the Wind Fist, Shadow Step, Tiger Cloud Palm, Wolf's Stride Fist, Hundred Battle Fist."
An array of Yellow-tier martial techniques appeared before Ye Chen's eyes. However, he wasn't interested in these techniques. Suddenly, in the corner of the martial arts rack, he noticed an unranked martial technique covered in dust, seemingly untouched for a long time.
He picked up the ancient-looking martial technique.
Ding!
"Do you wish to cultivate the Divine-level Flame Control Technique?"
Divine-level Flame Control Technique?
"Cultivate."
"10%... 30%... 60%... 100%."
"Successful cultivation of the Divine-level Flame Control Technique."
Divine-level Flame Control Technique: Control all the fires under the heavens; let a thousand fires burn the sky.
Ye Chen learned that fires also had different grades, ranging from the lowest tier to blue, purple, red, black, and white. There were even supreme fires like the Supreme Sunfire, Pure Yang Flame, and Nine Separations Divine Fire, standing atop the pyramid.
Ding!
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining a random treasure chest. Would you like to open it?"
"Open."
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining a blue flame. Would you like to merge it?"
"Merge."
After a few seconds, Ye Chen opened his palm to reveal a blue flame, an upgrade in power from the original fierce fire.
Ye Chen's face lit up. He hadn't expected that what he initially thought were useless Yellow-tier martial techniques would lead him to the Divine-level Flame Control Technique and a blue flame.
If he could obtain other fire-related martial techniques to complement the blue flame, the combined power would be unimaginable.
After leaving the Martial Arts Pavilion, a teacher approached Ye Chen.
"Ye Chen, the dean wants to see you."
Ye Chen followed the teacher to the dean's office.
Inside the office, Dean Hu Gang greeted Ye Chen. Ye Chen was puzzled; he didn't expect the dean to personally welcome him.
"Ye Chen, you are truly amazing, worthy of being Senior Feng's student," Dean Hu Gang praised.
"Dean." Ye Chen looked at Hu Gang. "Why did you call me here?"
Hu Gang smiled. "Ye Chen, with your current strength, there's no need for you to stay and train at this academy. You should go out and experience the world."
Ye Chen was perplexed by the dean's words.
"This is Senior Feng's intention," Dean Hu Gang explained.
Ye Chen then understood. If it was time to venture out, then so be it.
Upon leaving the dean's office, Ye Chen went back to his run-down shack. Seeing that Feng Cang was still absent, he wondered if he had left.
The Supreme Divine Temple!
Was this force real or just a legend?
Ye Chen looked at the sun in the sky. He had no idea, truly no idea.
He found Liu Qianqian and informed her that he intended to join a mercenary group and explore the wilderness.
Then, he left the White Cloud Intermediate Training Academy.
Ye Chen considered that with his current strength, joining a low-level mercenary group might not be enough; he needed a stronger one.
Oh, right!
He suddenly remembered the Wolf Fang Mercenary Group.
Afterwards, he headed towards the headquarters of the Mercenary Alliance in the White Cloud Base City.
In no time, he arrived at the Mercenary Alliance headquarters.
Inside the hall were many mercenaries, each taking on missions such as dealing with powerful beasts in certain areas.
"Ye Chen."
Suddenly, a voice echoed in his ears.